FunTime Junction Marks Two-Year Anniversary of New Ownership

By TAPINTO WEST ESSEX STAFF

May 3, 2019 at 2:00 PM

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By TAPINTO WEST ESSEX STAFF

May 3, 2019 at 2:00 PM

FAIRFIELD, NJ — April marked the two-year anniversary of new ownership at FunTime Junction in Fairfield, during which time the owners have invested hundreds of thousands of dollars to upgrade the facility.

Upgrades over the last two years include:

Fully renovated FunCade with all new games for every age;

New card reader system--no more jammed tokens or machines running out of tickets;

New prize redemption center;

New FunTime Freddy's FunHouse (bounce house);

New "vest-less" laser tag so even younger children can enjoy the game without the big bulky vest hindering their enjoyment;

New BEAM interactive floor projection game added to all admission packages;

Three new 10-ton roof top heating and air conditioning units;

New ceiling fans;

New LED lighting throughout;

Replaced ALL windows--now with double pane to better maintain temperatures;

Fresh look with all new painted and decorated party rooms and game areas, and waxed all non-carpeted surfaces;

New pizza ovens and new healthy air fryer;

New rocking chair and massage chair for comfortable adult seating;

New couches and benches in lobby; and

Professional weekend cleaning service.

FunTime Junction is also now the only children's entertainment center to employ Sterile Space, a service that treats and disinfects all high frequency touch points with a terminal disinfectant, including the restrooms, café, climbscape, bounce house and all games and rides.

The Fairfiel location also won the "Best of Essex" gold medal for "Best Children's Party Place" for both years of new ownership.

According to the owners, the updates aren't finished. Here's what's coming next:

Renovated softplay climbscape with new additional components;

New kiddie rides; and

New FunTime Express big train amusement ride.

Awarded the 2017 and 2018 Best Children’s Party Place by Suburban Essex Magazine and winner of the 2017 and 2018 Mommy Poppins Bestie Award, FunTime Junction in Fairfield has proven to be the best place for family fun.

Located right off of Route 46, FunTime Junction features a multi-level climbscape that is full of web ladders, slides and bouncers. Additional attractions include laser tag, updated arcade and video games, a helicopter ride, the Beam interactive floor projection game and a build-a-buddy activity.

Walk-in open play is held daily and adults are alwasy free.

The FunTime Café has plenty of seating and serves a wide array of kid-and adult-friendly food and beverages. The brand new rocking chairs for parents provide an opportunity to relax and watch their kids play.

FunTime Junction is also a popular venue for hosting birthday parties as well as school and summer camp field trips. Private bookings are available.

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